Emsworth, Langstone and the old oyster beds A shoreline walk from Emsworth to Langstone in Chichester Harbour with an extension to the Hayling Billy Line and Old Oyster Beds in Langstone Harbour. The route floods at high tide in a couple of places, so it is recommended to check the tide times before setting out.
10km (6 miles) Fairly flat
3 hours Moderate
OS Explorer 120 or use OSmaps app Roadside parking in Warblington Road PO10 7HW; free parking
This walk is affected by the tides, Stagecoach 700 - ask for Beach please check tidal times before Road or Warblington Road and walk setting out 0.5km to the start
A27 Picnic spots Toilets Emsworth Café or pub Parking A259 Start on the Information panel Bus stop shoreline at the end of Sailing Club Boatyard Turn sharp left Warblington Road at the cemetery Harbour Office Church Keep going past Walk diagonally boundary then Where the path across the field right to leave it the church and Waypoints splits take the 1. SU 740 053 3. SU 727 053 5. SU719 039 Turn right and to the shore through the cemetery right hand path 2. SU 728 053 4. SU 718 047 walk to the old 1 A3023 2 Mill and pond 3 Follow the shore past The Royal Oak and continue to The Ship Inn Return either use the inland 4 route or the shore route which is shingle (not a designated public footpath)
Cross the bridge and then over the road near the petrol station Follow the path through a small car park, then turn right onto the Hayling Billy cycle path 5 Return - retrace the route Hayling Island
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Follow the path until RSPB old oyster beds are Walkers - please keep to the public Stoke Common car important for nesting and footpath network. roosting shoreline birds park on the shoreline Dog Walkers - please keep your dog under control and give wildlife some space. Cyclists - cyclists do not have a right 6 Turn right and north of way on public footpaths. along the shoreline path
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